Yes! Three Key Reasons Why Historically, companies will do two things when times get tough: They will curtail their training departments and sales departments. The world was not prepared for the coronavirus, and there is no denying companies are facing hard decisions. Some companies have been required to do a …
Read More »October is “Careers in Construction” Month
Help Raise Awareness About Opportunities in construction With a projected one million craft professionals needed by 2023, the construction industry is facing both a shortage of skills and personnel. The National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) and its outreach initiative Build Your Future (BYF) designated October as Careers in …
Read More »Sprinkler Fitters: Impacting the Industry
Serving on the Front Lines of Fire Protection While firefighters are the brave individuals who are at the forefront during a fire emergency, there is another group of individuals who play a major role in protecting both people and buildings—sprinkler fitters. During the time between the start of a fire …
Read More »The Importance of Promoting Careers in Construction
It’s Time to Share Construction Industry Truths Every skilled craft professional in the construction industry knows their career brings endless opportunity, high wages, and low debt. Unfortunately, not everyone has received the memo. The industry needs highly skilled workers to continually enter the field to fill the existing skills gap …
Read More »Is a Four Year-Degree Always Right for Students?
NCCER and BYF Promote Careers in Construction Have you ever wondered if a four-year degree is the right educational path for your children? In recent years, public opinion has pushed for more people to go to college. Young students are told that a bachelor’s degree or even further education is …
Read More »NextGen Initiative Announces December 6 Webinar
Developing a Practical Plan to Work with Schools The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) NextGen Initiative (NGI) is pleased to announce its upcoming December 6 webinar: “Developing a Practical Plan to Work with Schools” presented by Christina Catron of NCCER, The National Center for Construction Education and Research. Webinar Details …
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